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1. Which early American space program is the only one covered in the book?
2. The book depicts a group of seven astronauts who were involved in the pilotage of the first manned spaceflights. Which of the following was not in that group?
3. The story distinguishes between astronauts and test pilots, outlining their suitability to space module flight. Which famous test pilot had the credentials to become an astronaut but was never selected?
4. The book makes mention of political reasons for launching astronauts into space on missions that were only for promotional purposes, as the spacecraft were not initially flown but rather guided by ground control. Which American president insisted on the use of pilots?
5. For the most part, the book emphasizes the space race as opposed to the exploration of space. Which country was competing with the USA for space dominance?
6. The storyline also explains the use of non-humans in the development of unmanned spacecraft launches. What type of mammal did NASA first send up to space?
7. The book discusses the second "Project Mercury" flight, known as "Liberty Bell 7", and the controversy which arose during splashdown. NASA officials initially blamed the astronaut for causing the capsule to sink in the Atlantic Ocean. Who was that astronaut?
8. The title of the book "The Right Stuff" is in reference to the attributes of the test pilots and astronauts during the 1940s and 1950s. What was the "right stuff" that these individuals all shared?
9. Was there a movie version of "The Right Stuff"?
10. Did Tom Wolfe ever receive any literary awards for "The Right Stuff"?
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